Zombie Bodyguard

Chapter 1749 - 1746: The Performance Begins (Part 2)

"Teacher Qu?" Xiao Manxuan was surprised for a moment, seemed to remember something, and asked, "Could you be Teacher Qu Yingyou?"

Qu Yingyou? Lin Tian felt amused, thinking that such a name only belonged in heaven; how rarely could one hear it on Earth. This Teacher Qu’s name and his profession were a perfect match.

"Oh, the little girl actually recognizes me?" Teacher Qu looked at Xiao Manxuan, a look of amazement on his face.

Upon hearing Teacher Qu’s acknowledgment, Xiao Manxuan was immediately delighted: "I’ve heard your songs and compositions, they’re excellent whether it’s arranging or songwriting. I heard you refused to write songs for a scandal-hit star, and the boss behind that star teamed up with others to sideline you. Since then, you’ve faded out; I didn’t expect to see you here."

Qu Yingyou smiled, quite open-minded: "That was many years ago, I didn’t expect anyone to remember. I don’t want my music to be mixed with too many things, so if they wanted to sideline me, let them; even without it, I would have walked away myself."

After speaking, he lowered his head and continued tinkering with the equipment. Xiao Manxuan quietly said to Lin Tian, "Teacher Qu was very famous in the composition and songwriting industry back in the day. Unfortunately, a big boss used connections to sideline him, making it impossible for him to continue in the industry."

"In the eyes of those big bosses, every singer or star under them is a tool for making money. If one doesn’t comply, they’ll definitely be fired; if you cross them, they’ll try to completely wipe you out. The entertainment circle’s bad atmosphere owes a lot to these behind-the-scenes bosses." Lin Tian shook his head slightly and said lightly.

"It is quite sad, but with Teacher Qu’s guidance, Xiao Tian will definitely progress rapidly." Xiao Manxuan asserted, she also loved music and was skilled, naturally aware of Qu Yingyou’s capability.

"Little girl, come here, make a few sounds to the instrument." Qu Yingyou beckoned, asking Tian Xiaotian to come over.

Tian Xiaotian accompanied Bitong every day, having been to recording studios quite often, she knew what to do. She walked beside the instrument and made a few "yi yi ya ya" sounds.

It must be mentioned that her voice was quite melodious and sweet. As her voice sounded, several ripple lines appeared on the computer screen, dancing along with her voice.

Everyone else quieted down, afraid to disturb Tian Xiaotian’s testing. The test didn’t take long; after three minutes, Qu Yingyou gestured for Tian Xiaotian to stop.

The young girl nervously watched the screen, waiting for the result. Qu Yingyou, on the other hand, was relaxed, as he didn’t need to see the test results; he could already tell by ear.

Qu Yingyou operated on the test interface for a few moments, then generated an evaluation report, inviting Lin Tian and others to view it.

The evaluation report contained many specialized terms, which Lin Tian and the others couldn’t understand. However, they comprehended the rating: Excellent.

Everyone naturally understood "Excellent." From childhood to adulthood, from school to work, evaluating a person’s skill followed the "Excellent" grading system.

Upon seeing "Excellent," the crowd was somewhat reassured, but ultimately, the judgment relied on professional evaluation. What if "Excellent" didn’t impress Qu Yingyou’s Dharma Eye?

Seeming to perceive the crowd’s doubts, Qu Yingyou laughed and explained: "Actually, you can tell yourself, her voice is good. The testing merely provides more accuracy in results. The test results generally come in several levels: very poor, below average, average, good, and excellent. So don’t worry, her voice rating is very good."

"Xiao Tian, you can rest assured now. Your foundation is excellent, don’t be discouraged just because you were eliminated once in a talent show. Those so-called judges are bluffing, using a TV and film actor to assess a singer’s performance is ridiculous." Xiao Manxuan encouraged.

Qu Yingyou nodded in agreement: "In today’s entertainment circle, very few singers reach the Excellent level. Achieving ’Good’ is already sufficient for a singer. Nowadays, there are even many idol singers who are merely average, wholly relying on looks to get by for a few years; truly talented singers remain popular for decades."

"What should we do next?" Mr. Qi inquired.

"Head to the recording studio to practice singing. Although her voice is excellent, aspects like tone quality, articulation, and pronunciation still need adjustments based on actual conditions." Qu Yingyou replied.

Lin Tian raised an eyebrow slightly and asked: "Is there enough time for Xiao Tian to perform on stage tonight?"

"Rest assured, she doesn’t have to face professionals; as long as she performs normally, there won’t be any problem." Qu Yingyou assured.

"Alright, I’ll take you there then. There is a recording studio in the entertainment area of the villa." Ou Mengmeng said.

"Brother Lin Tian, let’s go together; maybe we can record a few songs and release an album." Zhou Botong joked.

"Oh, come on, you’re no good at singing; you do have some talent for performing comedy, though." Lin Tian chuckled.

The group jokingly chatted as they transitioned to the new location, guided by Ou Mengmeng, arriving at a five-story building.

Lin Tian was just about to walk in when some people approached from another path; Lin Tian didn’t recognize the others, but the one leading them was Bitong.

Bitong also noticed Lin Tian’s group, his gaze finally settling on Tian Xiaotian.

"Tian Xiaotian, as my assistant, you’re hanging out with others instead of working? Come over here." Bitong shouted coldly.

Bitong had been authoritative for a long time; one sentence frightened Tian Xiaotian, making her shrink behind Lin Tian, afraid to face Bitong.

Lin Tian couldn’t be bothered to argue and directly told Mr. Qi: "Give her the cancellation contract; let’s resolve this matter today."

Mr. Qi nodded, took a document from a bag, and went over to hand it to Bitong. Bitong frowned, took it, glanced over it, and his expression changed drastically.

"Alright, you dare betray me! Got a backer now, huh? Got some nerve and want to leave? Not so easy; can you afford the breach of contract fee? Without the money I lent you, your mother can just wait to die!" Bitong said viciously.

This made the others frown deeply, and Lin Tian responded coldly: "Staying with you is Xiao Tian’s biggest betrayal to herself; leaving you is the best choice. As for the breach of contract fee, we’ll pay every penny."

Just as he finished speaking, Mr. Qi had already thrown over a bank card: "This contains the breach of contract fee. Quickly sign the cancellation contract and don’t waste everyone’s time."

"Want me to sign? Dream on. Without my permission to leave, she’s always my person; I can do whatever I want, no one can order me." Bitong flaunted the cancellation document in his hand, sneering.

Zhou Botong grew furious hearing this and was about to cause a scene, but Lin Tian stopped him, speaking calmly to Bitong: "As far as I know, your company’s HR management policy states that any employee missing work for over three days is automatically dismissed. So, even if you don’t sign now, in three days, she’ll no longer be your company’s employee."